Asia/Pacific
Russia’s Rosneft slams EU sanctions on India's Nayara refinery
The European Union's 18th package of sanctions against Russia over the conflict in Ukraine, was approved on Friday and is aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry.
Amogy and GreenHarvest target first ammonia-to-power deployment in Taiwan
This strategic collaboration marks a significant milestone in Asia’s clean energy transition, bringing Amogy’s advanced ammonia cracking technology to one of the world’s most vital digital infrastructure and semiconductor hubs.
Mitsubishi Chemical Group invests in Licella Holdings, oil conversion technology using supercritical water
Diamond Edge Ventures Inc. (DEV), the corporate venture arm of Mitsubishi Chemical Group (MCG Group), has announced an investment in Licella Holdings Ltd., an Australian technology leader in advanced recycling and renewable fuels.
Oil prices rise after new EU sanctions on Russia
The EU reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, which includes measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industries.
China's refined oil exports dip 0.6% in June but hit 12-month high
China's exports of refined products, including diesel, gasoline, aviation fuel and marine fuel, fell 0.6% year-on-year to 5.34 MMt in June, though the figure marked the highest monthly total since June 2024.
India's ONGC considers a ~230,000 bpd refinery in Gujarat state
India wants to position itself as a global refining hub and is expanding capacity.
India can secure oil even if Russian imports sanctioned, minister says
India's foreign ministry spokesperson said that securing energy needs was an "overriding priority" for the country, in which it was guided by what was on offer in markets and the "prevailing global circumstances."
Indonesia's biodiesel consumption reaches 7.42 MM kiloliters to date
The world's top palm oil producer increased the mandatory proportion of biofuels in its diesel to 40% this year, up from 35%, a policy known as B40 that was designed to reduce the country's reliance on imported diesel.
New plants, U.S. trade worries to drive China's 2025 naphtha imports to record
Cracker operators in the world's largest petrochemical producer, which pivoted in recent years to cheaper U.S. propane and ethane feedstock, are switching some demand back to naphtha after being ensnared in the U.S.-China trade war that disrupted their U.S. supplies.
Swire Shipping launches new carbon insetting program – ‘Voyage to Zero’
Swire Shipping announced the launch of Voyage to Zero, a carbon insetting program that enables freight customers to reduce their Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, leveraging GHG savings from second generation biofuels used on any Swire Shipping vessel.
- Fire at Russian petrochemicals plant kills at least three 4/2
- NH3 Clean Energy selects Linde to deliver FEED for the WAH2 project 4/2
- Phelan Green selects Honeywell process technology for flagship South African eSAF facility 4/2
- Metafuels secures Dutch government grant to advance Rotterdam eSAF project 4/2
- Topsoe partners with Hynfra P.S.A. to advance green ammonia in Jordan 4/2
- China calls for independent refiners to maintain fuel output amid war disruption 4/2
